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Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker

1.0 star property
Suburban hostel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave
Outdoor pool
1 bedroom, individually furnished, blackout curtains, bed sheets
Exterior
Close to Rosebank Mall, Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker offers a tranquil retreat amidst the shopping district. Dip into the outdoor pool, connect with free WiFi in public areas or unwind in the garden with barbecue grills nearby.

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

1 bedroom, individually furnished, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Heating
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Located in Johannesburg, Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker is in the city centre. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Rosebank Mall and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wanderers Stadium or Ellis Park Stadium.
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Map
217 Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2193

What's nearby

  • Rosebank Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Sandton City Mall - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 7 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 6 min drive
  • Rosebank Station - 17 min walk
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marble Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬12 min walk
  • Bolton Road Collection
  • ‪Niche Lounge And Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker

Hostel near Rosebank Mall
A garden, a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), meeting rooms and multilingual staff
  • A TV in reception, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished and feature comforts, such as separate dining areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Separate dining areas, communal kitchens and heating

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [219 Avenue Parktown North]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Towels fee: ZAR 30 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Rosebank Lodge Backpacker Johannesburg
Rosebank Lodge Backpacker
Rosebank Backpacker Johannesburg
Rosebank Backpacker
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Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker Johannesburg
Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker located?

Located in the heart of Johannesburg, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dunkeld West Shopping Centre and Rosebank Mall. The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Zoo Lake Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Rosebank Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 4 reviews

4.6/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Staff & service

2.8/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Morne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedding smelled weird, the bathrooms are in horrible condition and the the security is non-existent. Weird people kept knocking on my door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lehto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2020

2/10 Terrible

Célia Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would never wish anyone the experience we had in this placê. It should never be called lodge for backpackers or whatever.. we have never been in a such a placê like this.. despite being in backpackers places in many other countries. Even if it was for free it would be expensive. Unhygienic room and bathroom, the hygien paper nearly to finish and even dirty, toilet leaking water, the shower not heating enough to bê warm as it was Winter. As it was not enough the room was terrible freezing. In some point my husband ask for a bath towel (there was not in the bathroom) the ‘staff’ gave us a small old bath mat..( it would be better say ‘we don’t provide any’ ). Kitchen with no glasses, no cutlery.. At the end as it had too many things to be pointed and staff not receptive at all.. we decide to survive that night and go anywhere else the day next.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lotte Van der

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021